I've been lurking for some time, loving Dolores and your occasional comments on one thing and another. I'm so happy to see the finished product. Let us leave your knitting skills aside, your dedication to seeing such a beautiful project finished is the truly admirable aspect of this shawl. May all people, Abigal included, one day understand that it is focus, dedication, love, and appreciation that brings all good things to life. No, GE had nothing to do with this post.

I have been in lurking, watching as you knit this breathtaking piece! Abigail will surely cherish it all of her life and I hope she one day becomes a knitter so she can truly appreciate the love that went into it.

I don't knit, but I love reading your blog...you are one busy young man...how do you find time to knit, read, work and blog? and do everything else young men do? to say I am impressed would be an understatement. nice job on the christening shawl..your nice is vey blessed.

I knew I wouldn't be the first person to use 'stunning'.. but it really is! (and I'm so glad your other readers are smarter than I - I was wondering what the letters spelled!) Nice work, baby! That other baby will look incredible wrapped in it, in your arms :)

Congratulations Franklin you have made a work of love and art wich will last for generations. I understand you so much because I made myself a traditional christenig robe for my goodaughter with about 50 metres of valenciennes lace sown by hand. I colud not even iron it because I was afraid of burning it... my mother did it for me while I was praying. One of my favorites nightmares of that time was that I would never finish it and I would have to run out to buy one the day before.. so I used to work on it day and night during the week ends filled with cafeine. Yo can imagine how I looked on monday mornings at work. But the day arrives and I was the most proudest goodfather with my little princess in her crhristening robe and I in my gucci.By the way I am a manknitter from Spain living in Madrid who started in needlecrafts 15 yers ago. (Please forgime me for my forgotten english)

Don't worry, you won't be on the couch for long - that's yet another perk to blocking lace, it dries super-fast. Franklin, it's gorgeous and I can't wait to see the whole thing. Enjoy the feeling of godliness that you surely must have right now, that shawl indeed entitles you to it!

I love christenings because they are, really, all about family--immediate, extended, chosen--all kinds of family. And what better way to show Abigail how much this great family love her than to wrap her in something that is as close to miraculous as her own family is?

Abigail will be very fortunate to grow up with her Uncle Franklin's guidance and encouragement. Enjoy your family and the summertime in Maine, and congratulations on creating such a beautiful and meaningful keepsake. Here are some added wishes for Abigail: great friendships, curiosity and hope.

It's lovely! Abigail is one fortunate young lady, and I'm sure her great-grandchildren will treasure your shawl as much as she will. Imagine what you would knit for your own baby if you had one! Any thoughts?

It's stunning and divine and she'll cherish it forever, as such a gift can only be treasured. I love the fact that you've bestowed wisdom and laughter upon her too. I just can't make out the other 2 wishes.

Franklin you're making me cry! It's too beautiful! Abigail is the luckiest little girl in the world. What a wonderful gift to your family! Abigail will be the first child of generations of your family who will treasure that shawl.

Stunningly beautiful. How lucky Abigail is to have you knit it for her and how lucky you are to have Abigail to knit for. (Bad grammar, I know but you get the drift.) I love the way you put writing into your knitting. Words..I love them.

When I was christened I was the fourth generation to wear the christening gown hand made and embroidered by a loving ancestor. If it hasn't fallen apart, one of my cousins may pass it on for a grandchild (generation 6) to wear soon. I wish a similar journey of time and love for your shawl.

It is exquisite!Beautiful enough to make your already gorgeous niece look even more lovely.As you head east ... be forewarned ... if you're going to be any where near midcoast Maine, it's been doing a LOT of raining around here.Bring a sweater! 80 degree days are not here....I find it amusing that just after you left Maine, I came out to see my family... I'm about to leave, you're coming back....I'm guessing that just before I swing back through, you'll have left again.

I know you've been told over 115 times how beautiful the shawl is, but I couldn't let my own personal praise of it go unexpressed. Frankin, its just breath taking; and the thought of it swaddling you niece for her important day is even more lovely. A lucky family all of you are. I hope you enjoy...

By the time you get down this far you will have read just about every compliment that could be bestowed on you and the wonderful family heirloom...I'll just say, "Wow and congratulations...and thank god the oatmeal was dry!"

Franklin - it's everything everyone who preceded said and more. She'll wear or carry it on her wedding day, and in 500 years it'll be unwrapped from tissue, its story and translation read from awed respectful lips, and a descendent of Abigail's will be wrapped in it. Thank you for sharing the story - and the shawl -with us. May I add "merriment" to Abigail's wishes?

The Word of the Day for July 22, 2007 is:panoptic • \pan-OP-tik\ • adjective : being or presenting a comprehensive or panoramic view Example Sentence:At the top of the mountain is a sightseeing point that provides climbers with a panoptic view of the surrounding valleys. Did you know?The establishment of "panoptic" in the English language can be attributed to two inventions known as panopticons. The more well-known panopticon was conceived by the English philosopher Jeremy Bentham in 1787. Bentham's panopticon was a circular prison with cells arranged around a central tower from which guards could see the inmates at all times. The other panopticon, also created in the 18th century, was a device containing pictures of attractions, such as European capitals, that people viewed through an opening. Considering the views that both inventions gave, it is not hard to see why "panoptic" (a word derived from Greek "panoptēs," meaning "all-seeing") was being used by the early 19th century.

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